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noun- A small anchor Also: tr. Verb- To move by means of a line attached to a small anchor dropped at the distance and in the direction desired.

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  • Man the boat, sir, and carry out the kedge, which is still in it, and lay it off here, about three p'ints on our larboard bow. "
  • WV: kedge v; to frost to a depth of 1 inch or more.
  • Madge, be sure to kedge around the side of that CCC.
  • This, with the rope and the kedge anchor, served to hold the barge in place.
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